Have you been wondering about all that Campus Recreation (CREC) has to offer? Head to the Fitness Center on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., for Rec Fest. Learn all about the different areas of Campus Recreation! We hope to see you there!
October Coffee Talk: Empowering Entrepreneurs, Oct. 8
October’s Coffee Talk session, Empowering Entrepreneurs: Fostering Independence and Inspiring the Next Generation, will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 8, from 8 to 9 a.m. at *718 Venue, 718 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg. Parking is available at Riverfront Park, George Street Lot, and Sophia Street Parking Deck. Street parking is also available along Caroline Street.
In a recent survey, 90% of people said they would like to own a business. Independence and autonomy are primary reasons given for this desire. In this Coffee Talk, we’ll discuss ways entrepreneurship empowers business owners and how business owners can empower their employees and the next generation of business owners.
This Coffee Talk will be facilitated by Susan Ball, Director of the UMW SBDC.Susan Ball is the Director of the University of Mary Washington SBDC and a Certified Business Analyst. She works with clients to evaluate business opportunities, forecast cash flows, develop marketing strategies, prepare loan proposals, and write business plans. She also assists clients in registering to do business with state and federal agencies and obtaining applicable minority business certifications. She teaches Blue Print Business Plan seminars. She is certified as a NxLevel instructor and a GrowthWheel advisor. Susan has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and economics from the University of Mary Washington and an MBA in finance from the University of Florida. Prior to working with the SBDC, Susan co-authored finance textbooks, taught high school mathematics, and owned a pizza restaurant. She has been with the SBDC since the fall of 2007 and has worked with hundreds of clients during that time.
*Please note: The location for this Coffee Talk is 718 Venue in Fredericksburg. Attendees will receive a 10% discount on coffee from Italian Station when they mention they are there for the Coffee Talk session.
Upcoming Safe Zone Events, Oct. 8 to 16
Dear colleagues,
The Safe Zone committee is excited to announce several upcoming events:
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For the Faculty/Staff book club, we will be reading All Boys Aren’t Blue by George Johnson. The informal book club will meet on Tuesday, October 8 from 4:15-5:45pm at Red Dragon Brewery. The first 15 people to sign up will receive a free copy of the book. If you would like to register for the book club, please email Laura Wilson at lwilson5@umw.edu.
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We will be handing out t-shirts (while supplies last) in the main lobby of the CRUC on Thursday, October 11 from 11am-2:00pm in recognition of National Coming Out Day. This tabling event is for our entire campus community, and we encourage everyone to stop by!
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We will be making pronoun buttons in the main lobby of the CRUC on Wednesday, October 16 from 11am-2:00pm in celebration of International Pronouns Day. This tabling event is also for our entire campus community, and we encourage everyone to stop by!
Please reach out if you have any questions, or if there is anything we can do to better support you and the work you do on our campus.
Laura C. Wilson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Psychology
Director of Safe Zone
540-654-1558
lwilson5@umw.edu
Fall Dining Survey Now Open through Oct. 11
The following message is from UMW Dining:
Students, Faculty and Staff:
Let your voices be heard, and get a chance to win a $100 Visa Card!
University Dining is seeking feedback regarding your fall 2024 dining experiences in the Restaurants at the Top of the Cedric Rucker University Center and our Panera Bread Cafe. This is an opportunity to share your views about food quality, presentation, customer service, theme events, menu variety, and every other aspect of these dining programs. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete, and your responses are confidential. Your feedback helps us determine future program changes and enhancements, with the goal of providing everyone with exceptional dining experiences.
Your responses will not be used to sell or market to you in any way. Unless you ask to be in the drawing for the $100 Visa Card, you will not be contacted as a result of completing the survey. For the survey to be truly representative of the views of our campus community, hundreds of responses are needed! Please let us hear your voice by taking this short DINING SURVEY before closing date of October 11th.
Thank you!
Your University Dining Team
dining@umw.edu
Fall Employee Luncheon (and Professional Photos), Oct. 15
The Fall Employee Luncheon will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Cedric Rucker University Center, Chandler Ballroom. Employee award winners will be announced. Please complete the response form by Friday, October 11, if you will attend.
Employee and faculty photos will also be available outside the ballroom on Oct. 15, from 9 to 11 a.m. and from 1 to 3 p.m.
University Budget Advisory Committee Meeting, Sept. 20
The University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC) works in advisory fashion with the Provost and Chief Academic Officer (CAO), the Vice President for Administration and Finance (CFO), the Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement on short- and long-term University budget priorities. Each fall semester UBAC communicates their priorities on future budgets to the CFO, CAO, and the UFC in a report due on December 1.
UBAC meets monthly and invites representatives of departments or areas that would like advocacy on their behalf to request a meeting using this form. Guests will be scheduled first come, first serve for meetings held on 9/20, 10/4, 11/15 from 12:00-1:00 PM via Zoom. Requests that cannot be accommodated in the same month will be scheduled for the next month. More information about UBAC and requesting a meeting can be found here.
For any questions, contact:
Drew Delaney, Chair – University Budget Advisory Committee
Senior Lecturer – Athletics, Health, and Physical Education
Head Coach, Men’s Lacrosse
540.654.1883 (office)
President’s Council on Sustainability Meetings Resume Sept. 20
The President’s Council on Sustainability (PCS) will resume meetings this fall beginning on Friday, September 20th from 4-5pm in the Hurley Convergence Center, Room 111. Additional meetings will take place in the Hurley Convergence Center, Room 111 on Friday, October 25th from 3-4pm and Friday, November 22nd from 4-5pm.
PCS meetings are held each month of the fall and spring semester and are open to employees, students and the public. The council plans, discusses and helps coordinate ways to support sustainable-related activities at UMW. Please consider attending and sharing this information with other members of the UMW and Fredericksburg community. To attend virtually, click on the Zoom link.
Formed in the fall of 2009, the PCS consists of faculty, staff and students, and reports both to the executive vice president for Administration and Finance and the provost, playing a critical role in shaping administrative goals and objectives relating to campus sustainability. For more information on the council and how to become involved, visit the Office of Sustainability web page.
Welcome Reception for Faculty and Staff on Brompton Lawn, Sept. 20
The following message is from the President’s Office:
Faculty and Staff,
President Troy Paino and Kelly Paino invite you and a guest to celebrate the successful start of the fall semester on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a welcome reception on the Brompton Lawn. Please complete the response form by September 13 to let us know you’ll be there. In the event of inclement weather, the reception will be cancelled.
Life After Mary Wash Week, Sept. 23 to 26
Make sure students know about Life After Mary Wash Week!
September 23: Speed Resume Reviews
Gourley Living Room, Cedric Rucker University Center 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Do you have 10 to 15 minutes to polish your resume? This year, Speed Resume Review will include faculty and staff from academic departments, student services and members of our campus community along with Career Center coaches. Students should register on Handshake.
September 24: Professional Headshots
Chandler Ballroom, Cedric Rucker University Center 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by to get a free professional headshot, courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement.
September 25: Speed Resume Reviews
Gourley Living Room, Cedric Rucker University Center 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
An event so nice, we’re doing it twice! See description for the event on the 23rd. Students should register on Handshake.
September 26: Career & Internship Fair
Chandler Ballroom, Cedric Rucker University Center 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The main event! Visit with employers who want to fill full-time & internship positions and learn more about various career fields. Students should register on Handshake.
Visit us: Suite 206 in the CRUC
Email us: ccpd@umw.edu
Call us: 540-654-5646
Follow us on Instagram: @umw_ccpd
Free Professional Portraits for Students, Sept. 24
UMW Juniors, Seniors, and Grad Students…Come get a professional portrait!
Do you need to upgrade your profile pic? Does your current photo include sunglasses, a beverage, or you sporting a hoodie? Make a standout impression on employers, internship selection committees, and grad schools with a professional headshot.
Dress to impress and swing by the Cedric Rucker University Center for a free professional photo, courtesy of the UMW Alumni Association in partnership with the Center for Career and Professional Development.
Tuesday, September 24
1-4 p.m.
Cedric Rucker University Center
Chandler Ballroom
Pre-registration is required, as spaces are limited. Click the button below to register and choose a time slot.
We look forward to seeing you there!